Spanish Level 1/Beginner Book (Student Edition) + Online Access (24 months)

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Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 1/Beginner assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish. With essential vocabulary, grammar fundamentals and up-to-date cultural information, our core text is everything you need for a full year’s course.  It starts from the very beginning by introducing simple words and phrases that can be used right away.

• The “First Steps” lesson also presents all the sounds of the Spanish language so that students can develop an authentic accent. Theme-based vocabulary offers students opportunities to learn words relevant to their daily lives at home, school, and beyond

• An action-packed dialogue series appears throughout the book offering students reading and listening comprehension practice

• Throughout the chapters, easy-to-understand explanations unravel these essential building blocks of language:

  1. nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions
  2. the present, preterite, imperfect, and progressive tenses
  3. formal commands 

Online Access transforms language learning into a captivating adventure.  Interactive exercises provide immediate feedback, fostering a dynamic learning experience. Audio recorded by native speakers, flashcards, videos, cultural articles, and captivating imagery of notable sites from French-speaking countries work together to keep students engaged. The explanations, exercises, and vocabulary are the same as the print book. Online Access accommodates diverse learning styles, ensuring an enriching journey for auditory and visual learners alike. 

Click here to view a sample print chapter.

Click here to view a sample online chapter.

Click here for the table of contents.